For the third article that focuses on essential oils for mental health, I continue with discussing the brain enhancing properties of sage essential oil. Sage oil has impressive evidence in experimental studies to modulate the neurotransmitter acetylcholine for enhancing memory. It has also been validated for this effect in humans. In this latest post,...
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The Wisdom of Sage Oil for Brain Support and Memory
Following my review of lavender oil’s benefits for the nervous system, my latest article discusses the second essential oil that is validated in both experimental and human trials to support mental health. Although there’s over 900 species of sage oil, I manage to narrow it down to two of the most common ones. After...
The Calm of Lavender Oil & Beyond Keeping the Bugs at Bay with Citronella Oil
This is the fourth article in my series on natural approaches to mental health which focuses on essential oils. In the previous blogs and videos, I discussed how these plant metabolites and their isolates influence our brains’ biochemistry by modulating various cellular pathways and neurotransmitters. Specifically, I reviewed some of the mechanisms of actions...
More on the Brain and Body Effects of Essential Oils for Mental Health
As I’ve reported in my latest articles, essential oils and their compounds have verified pharmacological effects on brain biochemistry. Through their intricate makeup, these delicate yet powerful substances have the potential to balance out the inhibitory and excitatory signals in the nervous system. The ability to therapeutically apply substances that have hundreds of synergistic...